Manchester United are confident they will sign Bryan Mbeumo in time for the start of their pre-season schedule as talks continue with Brentford over his proposed transfer. The London club values Mbeumo at £65 million and wants the bulk of the fee paid upfront if they are to sell him.
United believe they will be able to reach a suitable compromise with Brentford over a deal, after their offer of £55m plus a further £7.5m in add-ons was rejected. There is still a belief that Brentford would accept a formal approach of £60m with £5m of achievable add-ons included.
Ruben Amorim would also like to add a striker to his squad this month, with Aston Villa star Ollie Watkins under consideration. United want to sign Premier League-proven players this summer, and the 29-year-old would fit the bill alongside Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha as players who have already shown they can cope with the physical demands of the league.
The trio all seem like sensible additions to the United squad and here is how they could line up next season with several sensible signings.
9. LWB - Patrick Dorgu
Dorgu is the long-term option for United at wing-back and should improve after a full pre-season. | Getty Images
10. CAM - Bryan Mbeumo
Mbeumo is expected to become the second major signing of the summer transfer window. | Getty Images
11. CAM - Matheus Cunha
Cunha completed his move from Wolves last month and will be expected to start next season. | Wolves via Getty Images
12. ST - Ollie Watkins
Watkins would be a wise striker signing as United look to add a proven goalscorer to their side this summer. | Getty Images